Passports are ready as four teams made up of 57 athletes and 13 staff members will represent South Africa at the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships in Brisbane.
South Africa (27 March 2026) – It’s bags packed, caps ready, and excitement through the roof as South Africa’s top young water polo players get ready to take on the world. The Schools Water Polo South Africa is sending four teams to the Australian Youth Water Polo Championships in Brisbane.
Two U16 squads and two U18 squads will be flying the South African flag, with a group made up of 57 players and 13 staff members all heading across for the competition. It’s a reward for months (and years) of hard work, early mornings, and serious commitment in the pool.
But this tour is about more than just what happens in the water.
“Tours like this are about so much more than results.”
For many of these players, it’s their first taste of international competition and a chance to go up against top global talent, learn new styles of play, and grow both as athletes and as individuals.
And while the competition will be tough, there’s just as much focus on the experience off the pool deck. New friendships, team bonding, and representing South Africa on a global stage all form part of the journey.
“It’s an opportunity to build lifelong friendships, represent South African Schools with pride, and create memories that will last forever.”
From intense matches to moments in between, this is the kind of experience that shapes young athletes long after the final whistle.
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